Visiting Family in Iowa | Hiking in Ledges State Park | April 2022 The first weekend of April was an eventful one for us. It started with attending the 122nd Submarine Birthday Ball at the Paxton Hotel in Omaha. Surprisingly (or maybe not), this is only the second ball or formal Navy function we’ve been…
The last time I wrote about a peak hike, I had to tell of all the struggles we had (mostly my own struggles though!) Today, we conquered a new peak hike, and though it was only 7 miles, I’m very proud of how we did. I’m getting better 🙂 Today’s focus: Wasson Peak…
Visiting Curtis’ Parents in Michigan | Historic Sites in Southern Michigan | Two Dead Presidents in Ohio | April 2025 We spent Curtis’ second week “off” with his parents in Michigan. It was a colder week which kept us inside for the most part, but we kept busy with fun activities together. Curtis’ birthday fell…
I love to cook. I love creating new recipes. I love making old favorite recipes. I love being resourceful in the kitchen. If you like a good kitchen disaster story with a resourceful and delicious ending, then this story is for you. Enjoy. 🙂 Rewind to November: I made a Key Lime Pie. It was…
Today, I am sharing another video with you – except this one was put together by my dear husband! Enjoy watching our adventures hiking around Phoenix. Oh, and here’s a better video of the rattlesnake if you want to hear it rattling away. Curtis was the brave one who went to record it, while I…
The excitement of this year took off with a bang right at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Curtis got down on one knee and whispered to me, “will you marry me?” The cheers of our families around us went from “Happy New Year!” to “They’re finally getting married!!” And with that, the…